Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The Manager of FP&A for Mitchell and Ness LLC will interface with leadership across all segments of the organization. The position reports to the Director of FP&A and is located in Philadelphia, PA. He/she will consolidate multiple segments of business in a manner consistent with US GAAP and create and manage the FP&A monthly forecast process to be used by M&N and Fanatics for investor outreach, cash flow insights and board reviews of performance.

This position is critical to the success of our annual operating plan process where we distill the core drivers of value creation into the requisite investment needs for the upcoming investment cycle and then ensure adherence to these goals.

Responsibilities

• Creates and manages monthly forecast process.
• Manages multiple projects in a fast-paced environment within deadlines and work with executive, technology, and financial leadership.
• Influences business decisions, using analytical skills, technology proficiency, business savvy and financial chops.
• Consolidates results in a standard manner across our wholesale, e-commerce, international, retail, and other segments of business.
• Establishes and maintains a monthly forecast calendar and consolidation process with interim milestones and submissions from all Fanatics business ventures.
• Maintains a highly accurate dashboard of Key Performance Indicators on the health of the business and a monthly presentation to senior management.
• Works with large amounts of data from various sources under multiple scenarios in a fast-paced environment
• Works collaboratively within the FP&A as well as cross-functional business partners globally.
• Interacts with internal associates at all levels and across multiple lines of business
• Responds to information requests with thorough, organized, and fact-based work product supporting key observations, assumptions and conclusions.
• Identifies opportunities to improve process, financial and operational controls, and information systems in support of routine analysis and proper recordation/accumulation of financial reporting.
• Advocates data automation across functional groups and transparent communication flow

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics with 6-7 years or more of finance experience, primarily in financial reporting and/or financial planning and analysis.
• CPA, CFA and/or MBA considered a strong plus
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP considered a strong plus
• Solid understanding of finance, including accounting and financial modeling
• Experience integrating a significant new software tool such as Anaplan, Host Analytics, Oracle EPM or similar into the forecasting process in a streamlined manner
• People & workforce planning, consolidation of minority interests, foreign exchange and translation, treasury related background in debt financing and equity dilution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A commitment to transparency and collaboration
• Blend of financial, strategy, business analysis, and project skills.
• Results oriented, organized, efficient and resourceful team player at ease in a dynamic collaborative environment
• Proven track record of success in managing through change.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Flexibility for some travel (post pandemic)